Rafting Trips from Las Vegas

The mighty Colorado River runs from Colorado through Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California and into Mexico. The approximate 1,450-mile (2,330-kilometer) river is most well-known for being the waterway that runs through the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and the Black Canyon. River-rafting in either the Grand Canyon or Black Canyon is an exciting activity that will get you out of the neon jungle and into an area deeply blessed by Mother Nature; it’s especially welcome on a hot Vegas day.

Rafting the waters through the Black Canyon is actually a calm experience; there are no rapids – you’ll simply float along, maybe stop for a swim, admire the canyon’s beauty and look for wildlife. If you’re after true white-water rafting, the Grand Canyon is where you want to be. Most tours from Vegas hit class 3 to 6 rapids (on the Grand Canyon’s scale of 1 to 10) for a wet and wild ride that is a must-do for outdoor-enthusiasts.